The Cameron Handicap is a Newcastle Jockey Club

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open handicap

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over a distance of 1,500 metres, held at

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, Australia, in September. Total prize money for the race is A$250,000.

History

Grade

* Prior to 2005 – Listed race * 2005 onwards – Group 3

Distance

* Prior to 2009 – 1300 metres * 2009–2010 – 1400 metres * 2011–2015 – 1500 metres * 2016 – 1350 metres * 2017 onwards – 1500 metres

Name

* Named after James George Cameron for lifelong dedication to Newcastle racing.

Winners

* 2023 - Democracy Manifest * 2022 - Wild Chap * 2021 - Ashman * 2020 - Rock * 2019 – Rock * 2018 – New Tipperary * 2017 – Got Unders * 2016 – Chetwood * 2015 – Forget * 2014 – Hooked * 2013 – Toydini * 2012 – Rolling Pin * 2011 – Raspberries * 2010 – Kenny's World * 2009 – Absolutelyfabulous * 2008 – Raheeb * 2007 – ''race not held'' * 2006 – Court's In Session * 2005 – Collate * 2004 – Osca Warrior * 2003 – Archave * 2002 – Excellerator * 2001 – Kingsgate * 2000 – Mulan Princess * 1999 – Anthems * 1998 – Adam * 1997 – Crows Before Dawn * 1996 – Cohort * 1995 – Yarradorf * 1994 – Social Rule * 1993 – Flitter * 1992 – Brihuego * 1991 – Quick Score * 1990 – Cheval Cavalier * 1989 – Don't Play * 1988 – Windsor's Pal * 1987 – Full Page * 1986 – Sound Of Bells * 1985 – Regal Value * 1984 – Almerzo * 1983 – Tandrio * 1982 – Manuan * 1981 – Paradise Plumes * 1980 – Captain Cadet * 1979 – Romantic Dream * 1978 – Manawapoi * 1977 –

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